The worthy writers may their workes set out,

[They neede no longer feare theyr foule decay.]

3.

I was (I graunt) full lewdely led by lust,

I forced nought of vertue, faith, nor lawe,

In powre I put my confidence and trust,

Regarding right nor Justice strickte a strawe:

My facts infarst my life with many a flawe,

[So Venus vile by dealings moste vniust,]

Did mee to deedes of deadly inceste[927] drawe: